Burning of John Badby (d1410) at Smithfield, London, for heresy. A tailor from Worcester, he was a Lollard and follower of Wycliffe. Denied transubstantiation. Wood engraving, 1848

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Burning of John Badby (d1410) at Smithfield, London, for heresy. A tailor from Worcester, he was a Lollard and follower of Wycliffe. Denied transubstantiation. Wood engraving, 1848

530378 Burning of John Badby (d1410) at Smithfield, London, for heresy. A tailor from Worcester, he was a Lollard and follower of Wycliffe. Denied transubstantiation. Wood engraving, 1848.; Universal History Archive/UIG

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1848 Capital Follower Heresy John Lollard Persecution Smithfield Tailor Transubstantiation Wood (material) Worcester Worcestershire Wycliffe

EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting wood engraving captures the tragic fate of John Badby, a tailor from Worcester who was burned at the stake in Smithfield, London in 1410 for heresy. A devout follower of the Lollard movement and a believer in the teachings of John Wycliffe, Badby refused to accept transubstantiation, which ultimately led to his brutal execution. The image depicts the intense flames engulfing Badby as he faces his punishment for daring to challenge religious orthodoxy. The scene is filled with a sense of despair and injustice as this man is condemned for holding beliefs that went against the established order. As we gaze upon this powerful depiction of religious persecution, we are reminded of the dark chapters in history when individuals were punished simply for their beliefs. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of freedom of thought and expression, and the dangers that arise when those freedoms are suppressed. Through this print, we are transported back in time to witness a moment that forever changed not only John Badby's life but also serves as a stark reminder of the consequences faced by those who dare to question authority.

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